For the first time since the 1920s, Parisians can legally bathe in their river. Despite the naysayers’ grim warnings, our hesitant columnist tests the waters ...

“Paris Plages” transforms the banks of the Seine over several kilometers (miles) into an open-air paradise with beach bars, ...

Paris reportedly spent billions of dollars to fix the Seine and to improve the quality of water, making it fit for public use ...

Swimming in the Seine has been illegal since 1923, with a few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river navigation. Taking a dip outside bathing areas is still banned for safety ...

Explore the Seine River, the lifeblood of Paris, in this visual tour along its most iconic bridges and surrounding monuments.